i am looking into getting an english bulldog and a breeder i am looking at breeds enlish bulldog/boxer crosses. 7/8 english bulldog 1/8 boxer. He says this makes them healthier. Is this true or should i find a purebred english bulldog.
2007-02-26 15:40:19 · 25 answers · asked by aj 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A breed enthusiast would stricly breed 100% of that breed stock.
If you want an Purebred English Bulldog, find another breeder.
2007-02-26 15:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The English Bull has some issues with heat and hearts. However it is an extreme looking breed which would be lost when mixed with a boxer. Further, if someone had decent quality dogs why would they breed mutts rather than breeding the pure bred that they have with a pedigree and registration? They wouldn't. The English Bulldog is one of the more expensive breeds there is no reason for a good breeder to be breeding crosses of English Bulldogs. Always remember just because something is a mixture of two breeds does not mean that it will not inherit the problems of each side. It can inherit problems just as easily as a pure bred. In fact healthy good quality dogs are not usually used to create mixes
2007-02-26 15:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any mixed breed animal is not a pure breed by any means. Those pups are hybrids by standards. A hybrid must be breed of 2 pure breed parents giving the puppies a 50/50 bloodline or one hybrid parent that is 50/50 and the other parent is 100%. If you want a true English Bulldog, pure breed by bloodline, then find a different , but registered breeder. Both parents should be available for inspection. We have a Paperanian, which is 50% Papillon & 50% Pomeranian. There is a registry for these hybrids too. They are the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHB). They list each dog by hybrid breeds and information on description, weight, height, temperment, health problem, etc.
2007-02-26 16:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bulldogs aren't a "healthy" breed no matter what. Their flat nose and stocky bodies are very unnatural traits that causes numerous problems, even in a disease-free, well-bred dog. Their inhibited muzzle makes their nasal passages a lot shorter, so they can't get enough air, making them cough, wheeze, gag, and snore. Their puppies have to be delivered by c-section because their heads are too big to come out naturally. They can't swim, and are otherwise a very unagile creature.
If you cared about natural health, you wouldn't be getting a bulldog. But if you don't care about all their unnatural traits, then get a purebred. You can't trust someone who breeds mutts to be a reputable breeder. Find someone who really is a reputable breeder and cares about bloodlines.
2007-02-26 15:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cross breeding dogs will sometimes breed out the hereditary problems associated with that breed. However breeding a bulldog and boxer is not going to breed out any of the bad hereditary traits as they both share them, it just means you are adding a high risk of cancer to the risk!
Its up to you, crossing the bulldog with a boxer will give you a taller dog and not so square in the body. In australia we have a breed called an aussie bulldog which is Staffy, Boxer, Bullmastiff , Bulldog
http://www.bulldogsaustralia.com/History.htm
2007-02-26 15:47:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people think cross breeding automatically makes the puppies healthier. That's silly. What counts is genetics and a good breeder will know what's in their dogs' backgrounds and that has nothing to do with their breed and everything to do with the quality of the dogs involved and the care and knowledge of the breeder. I would not trust anyone who tried to peddle their dogs with falsehoods.
2007-02-26 17:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Celena 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had both, purebreeds (Bull mastiffs) and "mutts". The "mutts" had far less health problems,were actually smarter(hence, easier to train.) and lived longer.
Are you aware of all the health problems that come with the breed combination you are looking at?
To me, that would be a major consideration. I would be swayed in another direction.
Unless you get health insurance and even with it sometimes, not being able to provide your pet with the medical treatment that specific breeds are noted for, can be a heartbreaker.
My last suggestion, If you are set on a bulldog, go to the bulldog rescue site. (I just met someone at Petco, who got a 14 week old bulldog someone gave up.)
2007-02-26 16:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by prizem 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to decide what dog you really want. Sounds to me like the breeder has had an "opps" litter or two and has another litter coming up that he wants to get rid of. If you want a mixed breed, go to your local humane society or shelter and adopt one. Don't throw money away purchasing a mixed breed. There are too many homeless dogs out there. It you want a purebred you will pay dearly for it. It all depends on what you want.
2007-02-26 16:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by LostMyMind 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breeders don't deliberately breed mixes. At least not reputable ones. He is trying to scam you into buying JUNK that's all. No there is no truth to mixing makes healthier. In fact you could get a dog with more breed specific disorders. The is no guarantee with a mix what traits will arise.
2007-02-26 23:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if this is true or not but i do know that english bulldog have a lot of promblems breeding due to have such short legs i would check with a cerfitied vet frist breeders only want to make a dollar and will tell you what they think you want to hear
2007-02-26 16:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by Twionee S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋